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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.75, 2,983.23 and 1,230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.75, 2,983.23 and 1,230.25 is: 1,697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.75 : 2,983.23 = 1,230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.75/2,983.23 = 1,230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.75x = 2,983.23 × 1,230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.75x = 3,670,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,118.71/2,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.75

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